Luke 17:5

The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.”

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In The King James Version

And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.

In Context

4Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in that day returns, saying, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.”

6So the Lord said: “If you had faith like a mustard seed has, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted, and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.

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Cross References

Mark 6:30Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and reported all to Him, both what they had done and what they had taught.

Luke 7:13When the Lord saw her He had compassion on her and said to her, “Don't cry!”

Philippians 4:13I can handle anything through Christ who strengthens me.

Hebrews 12:2looking unto Jesus, the Founder and Perfecter of the Faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured a cross, scorning its ignominy, and took His seat at the right hand of the throne of God.

Matthew Henry on Luke 17:2-11

The Treatment of Offences. 1 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! 2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. 3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. 4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I… Read the whole commentary →

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